The following guidelines have been established to create a safe learning environment for MHS students, staff, administrators, and visitors. They are listed here to avoid any misunderstandings
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No person shall possess, use or store a weapon or look alike weapon on school property, on school vehicles, on school buses, or at any school-related event according to administrative guideline, formerly School Board Policy 443.6.
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Students will not possess, use, and/or sell alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor pens and/or drugs or facsimiles on school property, per administrative guideline, formerly School Board Policy 443.3.
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The Merrill School District prohibits harassment or intimidation of any nature.
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Insubordination is the blatant refusal to comply with reasonable requests or direction of school personnel and will not be tolerated.
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Any written or verbal behavior which disrupts the orderly learning environment for others will not be tolerated.
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No students will be allowed in the building weekday evenings, Saturdays, and/or Sundays unless they are supervised by a member of the faculty and/or school appointed coach/supervisor.
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Once a student arrives at a campus area, their skateboard or rollerblades are to be carried and then stored in the student’s locker until the end of the school day.
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Students may use an office phone before and after school, during the student’s lunch hour, or in case of an emergency.
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Fighting and profane language are strictly prohibited.
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All posters and advertising done by non-school sponsored groups must be pre-approved by high school administration.
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Acts of vandalism will result in disciplinary action and compensation for vandalism will be made by the vandal.
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Students will refrain from overt displays of affection in school or on school grounds.
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Students must use a pass in order to be in the halls when outside of normal scheduled passing times.
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Plagiarism is defined as the passing of another individual's words or ideas as your own. See section on PLAGIARISM for more information.
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Students engaging in sexually intimate behavior at school or while at school sponsored events will be subject to discipline including possible expulsion. It is important to note that some sexually intimate behaviors violate state laws and school personnel are required to report such instances to state or local authorities.
Personal electronic devices may be used in hallways and commons or at the discretion of the teacher.
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